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Eureka Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Criminal Threats Under Three Strikes Law Judge Christopher Wilson sentenced 54-year-old Allen Keith Perkins to 25 years to life for criminal threats and a concurrent six-year term for vandalism. Perkins, convicted in July…

Eureka Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Criminal Threats Under Three Strikes Law #HumboldtCounty #DistrictAttorney #Eureka #ThreeStrikesLaw #Sentencing #CourtNews #PublicSafety #RedheadedBlackbelt

Humboldt County Jury Convicts Nicholas Sarkozy on Multiple Felony Charges A Humboldt County jury found 39-year-old Nicholas Alexander Sarkozy guilty of Criminal Threats, False Imprisonment, and Dissuading a Victim following a seven-day trial.

Humboldt County Jury Convicts Nicholas Sarkozy on Multiple Felony Charges https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/25/humboldt-county-jury-convicts-nicholas-sarkozy-on-multiple-felony-charges/ #HumboldtCounty #DistrictAttorney #JuryVerdict #CriminalThreats #FalseImprisonment #CourtNews #RedheadedBlackbelt

Potential Stalking and Online Baiting Incident Involves Eureka High School Girls EPD says that a man has been trying to make friends with young female students online, apparently hoping to meet them in person for inappropriate or possibly illegal reasons.

Potential Stalking and Online Baiting Incident Involves Eureka High School Girls https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/25/potential-stalking-and-online-baiting-incident-involves-eureka-high-school-girls/

Alaska Airlines Announces Nonstop Flights Between Humboldt and Seattle Starting Next Year Alaska Airlines will return to Humboldt County with new daily nonstop service between the California Redwood Coast–Humboldt County Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport beginning April 8…

Alaska Airlines Announces Nonstop Flights Between Humboldt and Seattle Starting Next Year #HumboldtCounty #AlaskaAirlines #FlyACV #SeattleFlights #RedwoodCoast #TravelNews #Aviation #Humboldt

Suspect Arrested in Bayshore Mall Burglary After Multi-Agency Investigation Eureka Police arrested 24-year-old Israel Lopez of Santa Rosa after video evidence and interagency cooperation linked him to a nighttime burglary at the Bayshore Mall that left three businesses with…

Suspect Arrested in Bayshore Mall Burglary After Multi-Agency Investigation https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/24/suspect-arrested-in-bayshore-mall-burglary-after-multi-agency-investigation/ #EurekaPolice #BayshoreMall #Burglary #FortunaPolice #HumboldtCounty #LawEnforcement #RedheadedBlackbelt

Bear Family Spotted Strolling Through Arcata Forest A mother black bear and her two cubs were filmed wandering through an Arcata forest — with one cub adorably limping for a moment after seeming to get something on its paw. Watch the peaceful scene…

Bear Family Spotted Strolling Through Arcata Forest https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/24/bear-family-spotted-strolling-through-arcata-forest/ #Arcata #Wildlife #BlackBears #HumboldtCounty #MadRiverUnion #CityOfArcata #Nature

Groundbreaking Lawsuit Challenges Federal Government’s Discontinuation of School Mental Health Grant Rural Northern California School District McKinleyville Unified Sues Trump Administration…

Groundbreaking Lawsuit Challenges Federal Government’s Discontinuation of School Mental Health Grant https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/24/groundbreaking-lawsuit-challenges-federal-governments-discontinuation-of-school-mental-health-grant/

Eureka Moves Toward Nitrous Oxide Ban, Tobacco Licensing Eureka is moving toward banning nitrous oxide sales and licensing tobacco retailers to protect young people.

Eureka Moves Toward Nitrous Oxide Ban, Tobacco Licensing https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/24/eureka-moves-toward-nitrous-oxide-ban-tobacco-licensing/

McKinleyville Man Who Worked with Youth Charged in Federal Child Exploitation Case McKinleyville resident Nathanial James LaPolla, who previously worked for Arcata behavioral agencies serving youth, faces federal charges for possession of child sexual abuse material.

McKinleyville Man Who Worked with Youth Charged in Federal Child Exploitation Case https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/24/mckinleyville-man-who-worked-with-youth-charged-in-federal-child-exploitation-case/ #HumboldtCounty #Crime #McKinleyville #FBI #ChildExploitation

Home Invasion Robbery on Wildwood Road in Trinity County Three women were victims of a late-night home invasion in Hayfork early Thursday, when masked gunmen burst into their Wildwood Road home and stole marijuana.

Home Invasion Robbery on Wildwood Road in Trinity County Masked gunmen burst into Wildwood Road home of 3 women and stole marijuana. https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/24/home-invasion-robbery-on-wildwood-road-in-trinity-county/

Death of Elderly Eureka Resident a Mystery Anyone with information is asked to contact the Eureka Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at (707) 441-4300.

Death of Elderly Eureka Resident a Mystery https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/23/death-of-elderly-eureka-resident-a-mystery/

Little Big Hawk: A Sharp-shinned Visitor in Ann Constantino’s Latest Post In her latest Free Range Photography post, Ann Constantino shares a close look at a young Sharp-shinned Hawk learning to hunt along the Eel River, complete with a short video and reflections on its…

Little Big Hawk: A Sharp-shinned Visitor in Ann Constantino’s Latest Post https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/23/little-big-hawk-a-sharp-shinned-visitor-in-ann-constantinos-latest-post/ #FreeRangePhotography #HumboldtWildlife #SharpShinnedHawk #EelRiver #Birdwatching #AnnConstantino

Fort Bragg Police Seize Firearms, Narcotics in Warrant Search; Child Taken Into Protective Custody Officers serving a warrant on John Cimolino Way reported finding a short-barrel rifle, ammo, controlled substances, marijuana for sale, and sales paraphernalia.

Fort Bragg Police Seize Firearms, Narcotics in Warrant Search; Child Taken Into Protective Custody #FortBragg #Police #SearchWarrant #ChildSafety #MendocinoCounty #CrimeNews

McKinleyville Town Center Reaches Approval Milestone The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors voted 4–1 to approve the long-debated McKinleyville Town Center ordinance, rezoning 134 acres for mixed-use, higher-density development aimed at creating a…

McKinleyville Town Center Reaches Approval Milestone https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/23/mckinleyville-town-center-reaches-approval-milestone/ #McKinleyville #TownCenterPlan #HumboldtCounty #BoardOfSupervisors #SmartGrowth #CommunityPlanning

Ukiah Police Arrest Three in $100,000 ATM ‘Jackpotting’ Theft Ukiah Police say three suspects have been arrested in connection with a sophisticated $100,000 ATM theft involving an electronic “jackpotting” scheme.

Ukiah Police Arrest Three in $100,000 ATM ‘Jackpotting’ Theft https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/23/ukiah-police-arrest-three-in-100000-atm-jackpotting-theft/ #Ukiah #ATMTheft #UkiahPolice #MendocinoCounty #FBI #Jackpotting #CrimeNews

Neil A. Campbell January 25, 1947 – October 14, 2025 “Neil will be remembered for his adventurous spirit, strong work ethic, and deep love for his family and friends.”…

Neil A. Campbell January 25, 1947 – October 14, 2025 https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/23/neil-a-campbell-january-25-1947-october-14-2025/

One Detained After High Speed Pursuit Near Rio Dell The incident began around 11 p.m. on Highway 101 near Rio Dell, with speeds reportedly reaching 120 miles per hour.

One Detained After High Speed Pursuit Near Rio Dell https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/22/one-detained-after-high-speed-pursuit-near-rio-dell/

74-Year-Old Man Injured After Being Swept into Water by Sneaker Wave at North Jetty A 74-year-old man suffered major injuries Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a sneaker wave and pulled into the water at the North Jetty in Fairhaven. Rescuers, including the U.S. Coast Guard…

74-Year-Old Man Injured After Being Swept into Water by Sneaker Wave at North Jetty https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/22/74-year-old-man-injured-after-being-swept-into-water-by-sneaker-wave-at-north-jetty/ #HCSO #NorthJetty #SneakerWave #HumboldtCounty #USCoastGuard #Rescue

AFD Investigators Narrow Cause of Fatal Manila Fire Arcata Fire District investigators say last Friday’s deadly fire in Manila likely started in a section of the home where electrical wiring or a space heater may have ignited, according to Chief Chris…

AFD Investigators Narrow Cause of Fatal Manila Fire https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/22/afd-investigators-narrow-cause-of-fatal-manila-fire/ #Manila #StructureFire #ArcataFireDistrict #HumboldtCounty #FireInvestigation #PublicSafety

Under the Oak, Autumn Waits As the last week of deer season settles over the North Coast, a RHBB reader shares a photo of three blacktail bucks pause beneath an old oak—a reminder that autumn here belongs to hunters, hikers…

Under the Oak, Autumn Waits https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/20/under-the-oak-autumn-waits/ #DeerSeason #TrinityCounty #BuckFever #BlacktailDeer #OakBurl #Autumn

Arcata’s Largest Homeless Camp ‘The Forty’ Cleared with help of APD Following the months long push to clear the lot, as many as 50 individuals have moved on from the property to unknown locations for alternative living space. Arcata House Partnership Executive…

Arcata’s Largest Homeless Camp ‘The Forty’ Cleared with help of APD https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/22/arcatas-largest-homeless-camp-the-forty-cleared-with-help-of-apd/

Fort Bragg Woman Sentenced to State Prison Years After Deadly Hit-and-Run In July 2019, Bean struck 21-year-old skateboarder Calum Taite Pulido on Highway 1, then fled the scene. Instead of calling for help, she enlisted a friend to hide her car.

Fort Bragg Woman Sentenced to State Prison Years After Deadly Hit-and-Run https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/22/fort-bragg-woman-sentenced-to-state-prison-years-after-deadly-hit-and-run/

Voncie Detrick, Whose Home Was Always Open and Her Garden Always Blooming, Remembered Known for her big heart, adventurous spirit, and holiday gatherings that brought everyone home, Voncie’s life will be celebrated November 22 at 1 p.m. at the Alderpoint Volunteer Fire Hall.

Voncie Detrick, Whose Home Was Always Open and Her Garden Always Blooming, Remembered https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/22/voncie-detrick-whose-home-was-always-open-and-her-garden-always-blooming-remembered/ #Obituary #Alderpoint #HumboldtCounty #CelebrationOfLife

Breaking News: Man Pulled from Water Near North Jetty this Afternoon, CPR in Progress CPR was underway as rescuers worked to revive him, and an air ambulance was requested.

Breaking News: Man Pulled from Water Near North Jetty this Afternoon, CPR in Progress https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/21/breaking-news-man-pulled-from-water-near-north-jetty-this-afternoon-cpr-in-progress/ #Samoa #NorthJetty #Rescue #HumboldtBay #BreakingNews #FirstResponders

Pedestrian Struck on Sherwood Road Near Willits Tuesday Afternoon A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle around 2:55 p.m. Tuesday near Birch Terrace on Sherwood Road outside Willits.

Pedestrian Struck on Sherwood Road Near Willits Tuesday Afternoon https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/21/pedestrian-struck-on-sherwood-road-near-willits-tuesday-afternoon/ #Willits #TrafficCollision #VehicleVsPedestrian #MendocinoCounty #CHP

Two Fort Bragg Men Arrested Following Report of Possible Kidnapping Late Monday Night Scanner traffic indicated a young woman was forced into a white sedan near North Main Street in Fort Bragg around 11 p.m. Monday.

Two Fort Bragg Men Arrested Following Report of Possible Kidnapping Late Monday Night https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/21/two-fort-bragg-men-arrested-following-report-of-possible-kidnapping-late-monday-night/ #FortBragg #MendocinoCounty #Kidnapping #BreakingNews #LawEnforcement

Bear on Campus Prompts Brief Lockdown at Eureka’s Washington Elementary A bear spotted on the campus of Washington Elementary School around 11:15 a.m. Tuesday prompted a short lockdown before it climbed a fence and left the area—just days after another bear wandered…

Bear on Campus Prompts Brief Lockdown at Eureka’s Washington Elementary https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/21/bear-on-campus-prompts-brief-lockdown-at-eurekas-washington-elementary/ #Eureka #BearSighting #WashingtonElementary #SequoiaParkZoo #Wildlife #SchoolLockdown #WildLife

Truck Fire Briefly Slows Traffic on Broadway in Eureka Tuesday Morning An older pickup caught fire near Broadway and McCullens Avenue around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, sending up heavy smoke before firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze. Pacific Towing removed the disabled…

Truck Fire Briefly Slows Traffic on Broadway in Eureka Tuesday Morning https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/21/truck-fire-briefly-slows-traffic-on-broadway-in-eureka-tuesday-morning/ #Eureka #VehicleFire #Broadway #HumboldtCounty #TrafficAlert #FirstResponders

Supreme Court to Decide If Federal Gun Ban for Marijuana Users Violates Second Amendment For now, the federal ban remains in effect nationwide even in the Fifth Circuit’s jurisdiction, meaning marijuana users are still prohibited from owning firearms even in states like California where…

Supreme Court to Decide If Federal Gun Ban for Marijuana Users Violates Second Amendment https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/21/supreme-court-to-decide-if-federal-gun-ban-for-marijuana-users-violates-second-amendment/

City of Eureka Withdraws Eureka Police Drone Research Proposal for Now The City of Eureka has removed a proposal from the next Council meeting that would have allowed the Police Department to begin researching the potential use of drones for public safety.

City of Eureka Withdraws Eureka Police Drone Research Proposal for Now https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/21/city-of-eureka-withdraws-eureka-police-drone-research-proposal-for-now/